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#752: Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge
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Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more.
#751: Vision Pro Check-in
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David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives.
#750: Our Betas Era (Summer 2024)
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David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year.
#749: The Year of Apple Intelligence
June 13th, 2024 · 112 minutes
WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new.
#748: On the 13th Day
June 9th, 2024 · 77 minutes
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss iMessage, Arc, Notes, and more. Then, they chat about OmniFocus 4 and David's new Field Guide.
#747: Exploring the Arc Browser
June 2nd, 2024 · 64 minutes
Arc is a new browser that started life on macOS in 2022. David and Stephen have been using it for months, taking notes and gathering thoughts. This week, they discuss its features, and how AI could change the way people browse the web.
#746: All About iMessage
May 26th, 2024 · 83 minutes
iMessage is one of the stickiest parts of the Apple ecosystem, and this week, the guys discuss some of its features, explore its security credentials, and share some tips for making it run smoothly.
#745: “Inventing the Future” with John Buck
May 19th, 2024 · 87 minutes
John Buck published a book covering the "Apple Technology Group," a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today.
#744: Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event
May 8th, 2024 · 98 minutes
This week, Apple unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn't at the heart of the iPad's struggles.
#743: The Current AI Moment
May 5th, 2024 · 88 minutes
AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what's not ready for prime time yet.